The Men's 50 metre rifle three positions competition was part of the shooting programme at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, which were hosted on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The event took place at the Gold Coast International Shooting Centre, a purpose‑built facility that hosted all rifle and pistol disciplines during the Games.
Competition format
- Distance & equipment – Competitors fire a .22 calibre small‑bore rifle at targets positioned 50 metres down‑range.
- Positions – The event consists of three shooting positions: kneeling, prone, and standing. In each position shooters fire a series of shots (traditionally 40 shots per position for men, though the exact number used at the 2018 Games is defined by the Commonwealth Games shooting regulations).
- Qualification round – All entered shooters complete the full course of fire in the three positions. Scores from all shots are summed to produce a qualification total.
- Final – The top eight qualifiers advance to a final. In the final, shooters fire additional series of shots under a knockout elimination format, culminating in the determination of gold, silver, and bronze medalists.
Schedule
- The competition was scheduled for 12 April 2018 as part of the Commonwealth Games shooting timetable. All times were listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10).
Participants
- A total of 15 shooters representing 9 Commonwealth nations entered the event. Nations with historically strong small‑bore rifle programs—such as Australia, England, India, and Wales—fielded athletes in the competition.
Records
- No new Commonwealth or Games records were reported for this event during the 2018 Games. Existing records at the time were those established under International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) rules for the 50 m rifle three positions discipline.
Results
- Detailed medal‑winner information (gold, silver, and bronze medalists, along with their final scores) is not available in the current source material. Consequently, specific athlete performances and podium placements cannot be confirmed here.
Significance
- The Men's 50 metre rifle three positions is a core event in international small‑bore rifle shooting, testing shooters' versatility across three distinct positions. Its inclusion in the Commonwealth Games program provides a competitive platform for shooters from member nations and contributes to the broader development of the sport within the Commonwealth community.
